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refund
Definition:
(nou) money returned to a payer (nou) the act of returning money received previously
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈfʌnd
Examples:
A refund anticipation loan is a short term consumer loan secured by a taxpayer's expected tax refund.
There is no refund policy for damaged goods.
They returned the merchandise to the store for a refund.
Definition
(nou) money returned to a payer (nou) the act of returning money received previously
Phonetic Transcription
rɪˈfʌnd
Examples:
A refund anticipation loan is a short term consumer loan secured by a taxpayer's expected tax refund.
There is no refund policy for damaged goods.
They returned the merchandise to the store for a refund.
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Common mistakes of refund pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "refund" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈriːfʌnd/ instead of /ˈriːfənd/ (US) or /ˈriːfʌnd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable to sound natural.
- Misplaced stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /rɪˈfʌnd/ instead of /ˈriːfənd/ (US) or /ˈriːfʌnd/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "re-".
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "d" sound at the end, saying "refunD" with a strong emphasis. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and quick, blending it smoothly with the preceding vowel.
- Dropping the "r": In rapid speech, some may drop the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "efund". This is especially common among speakers of certain dialects. Tip: Practice pronouncing the "r" clearly, as it is essential for correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with "refunds": Some may mix up "refund" with its plural form "refunds", incorrectly stressing the "s" at the end. Tip: Remember that "refund" is singular, and the stress pattern remains the same without the "s".
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